Research Degrees

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Undertake impactful research in cutting-edge facilities

Falmouth offers both theoretical and practice-based research programmes leading to an MPhil or PhD, currently awarded through our partnership with University of the Arts London.

Postgraduate Research Degree Open Events

Considering applying for an MPhil or PhD research degree at Falmouth? Join us at an Open Event on 30 October, 21 November or 11 December to find out all you need to know.

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Apply for a research degree

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Guardian Head of Photography Roger Tooth chats to a student at the symposium. Photography by Tom Sandberg of Cartel Photos

How to Apply for a Research Degree

Whether you’re applying for a MPhil or PhD research degree, find out about the key stages of the a...

How to Apply for a Research Degree
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MPhil & PhD Programme Structure

Explore the programme structure of an MPhil or PhD research degree.

MPhil & PhD Programme Structure
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Fund your Research Degree

See the options available to help you fund your research degree.

Fund your Research Degree
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Impact Training Workshop October 2013. Image courtesy of CommsConsult.

Doctoral Project Briefs

We invite MPhil and PhD project proposals that respond to a doctoral project brief.

Doctoral Project Briefs
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Falmouth Doctoral Studentships

You can apply for a fully-funded Falmouth Doctoral Studentship as part of your research degree appli...

Falmouth Doctoral Studentships

Researcher Community

We have researchers working across a range of projects all contributing to our overarching research programmes. You can get in touch with our PhD and MPhil researcher community here. 

Connect with our researchers
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Postgraduate researcher resources

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Research Student Development Programme

Find out about research student development opportunities at Falmouth.

Research Student Development Programme
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Research Support

We recognise the importance of attracting, nurturing and supporting research talent.

Research Support
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Researcher Feedback

Researcher feedback helps us to continue to monitor, enhance and evolve the research student experie...

Researcher Feedback
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Research Facilities

Falmouth has made a significant investment in research facilities and infrastructure.

Research Facilities
Postgraduate Research at Falmouth

Postgraduate research students discuss their experience of studying a research degree at Falmouth University.

 

 

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